firing squad

noun

Definition of firing squadnext
as in rear guard

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Recent Examples of firing squad Frenzied congressional gerrymandering across the states has become a circular firing squad. — Jim Nowlan, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2026 Seven executions have been carried out in the state since capital punishment was resumed, including three men who chose to die by firing squad. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026 This Democratic circular firing squad could continue right up to Election Day on June 2. — Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 5 May 2026 Executions then resumed in 1977, when double murderer Gary Gilmore was put to death by firing squad. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for firing squad
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firing squad
  1. rear guard
  2. patrol
  3. picket
  4. outpost
  5. sentry
  6. watch
Noun
  • Optional extras include alarm/geolocation, a retractable rear guard rail, a canopy, and custom setups for family or cargo.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
  • Any suggestions that Lionel Messi’s presence at the 2026 World Cup might be diminished crumbled on Tuesday night with Algeria’s rear guard.
    — Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026
Definition of rear guard
Noun
  • The rider was thrown from the motorcycle and hit the metal guardrail, coming to rest on the right shoulder, according to the patrol.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • The response included patrol officers, the department’s behavior health response team and a civilian clinician.
    — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026
Definition of patrol
Noun
  • Whether in rural towns or sprawling cities, activists who can mobilize citizens to flood council meetings and hold picket signs are finding success.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 16 July 2026
  • Park rangers and mountain guides install and maintain snow pickets — which are used to help build anchors for extra protection on areas like steep slopes — between the high camp and Denali Pass, the park has said.
    — Becky Bohrer, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Definition of picket
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  • Their 241-day stint on the orbiting outpost was the first space mission for Williams and Mikaev and the second for Kud‑Sverchkov.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
  • Many cities — not to mention their hungry residents — are eager for burger icon In-N-Out to open an outpost.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of outpost
Noun
  • From Newt's family making first contact with a Facehugger to a wonderfully tense sentry gun sequence, Cameron's extra footage enhances a classic.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 July 2026
  • The former is heralded with a blast of horns; the latter guards its inner sanctum behind Tobie Windham’s officious sentry.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of sentry
Noun
  • The event is a free, two-night fan festival featuring interactive fan zones, live music, games, player appearances, giveaways and an MLS watch party.
    — Alex Zietlow July 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026
  • San Jose recorded 1 million total downtown visits during the six-week FIFA World Cup, officials announced Friday — a final count over 2 ½ times initial projections — driven by energetic watch parties and strong fan culture in the city.
    — Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 25 July 2026
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“Firing squad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firing%20squad. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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